2008 Chateau Montelena Winery Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate Napa Valley
2008 Chateau Montelena Winery Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate Napa Valley Luscious and rich on the nose with great depth we find top notes of violets cassis and rich dark cherry all riding over a base of warm leather cocoa wet stone and molasses. The palate opens with red raspberry and blackcurrants before building to mouth-filling ripe cherry a beautiful acid balance and round rich velvety tannins. The incredible intensity of the palate fades slowly leaving a finish of dried fruits and hints of clove with remarkable weight and tremendous persistence.